East Coast Organics wanted to make better use of the energy generated by their solar PV array. They installed a storage battery to maximise the use of the renewable energy generated on-site. It also provides power to charge their electric vehicles.
Near Pencaitland, East Lothian, East Coast Organics operates an organic farm and a vegetable delivery service. The company’s 28 kW solar PV array supplies most of the electricity needed by the operation, including the power to charge their three electric delivery vehicles. In order to make better use of the renewable energy produced on the property, East Coast Organics submitted an application for a CARES Innovation grant to install a storage battery. In order to power the lights and refrigeration equipment in their new shed after dark, a battery system would increase the amount of electricity used. Additionally, it will supply electricity for the four EV charge points, where electric vehicles can be charged.
